New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Stanhope is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,551. Residents earn $134,583 per year, which is 79% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stanhope receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Stanhope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stanhope is $134,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Stanhope among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stanhope is $326,000, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,796 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Stanhope is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,171 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Stanhope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $134,583 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,430 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
| Commute Time | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $326,000 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $431,199 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $231 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,796 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 114.3/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 85.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,171.1/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 199.9/100K |
| Theft | 971.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9134°N, 74.7036°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |